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Home Alone

PG19901h 43mChris Columbus
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 66% · Metacritic 63

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"A family comedy without the family."

Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. When thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other.

ComedyFamily
BurglarHolidayHomeAloneFamily RelationshipsSlapstick ComedyLittle BoyHome InvasionPrecocious ChildBooby Trap

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Frequently asked questions

What is Home Alone (1990) about?

Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. When thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other.

Who stars in Home Alone?

Home Alone stars Macaulay Culkin (Kevin), Joe Pesci (Harry), Daniel Stern (Marv), John Heard (Peter), Roberts Blossom (Marley). The film was directed by Chris Columbus.

How long is Home Alone?

Home Alone has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated PG.

Is Home Alone worth watching?

Home Alone holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 66. Fans of Comedy, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Home Alone?

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